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Sophos Partners with Tenable to Launch New Sophos Managed Risk Service
ByTechTrends April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

New Fully Managed Solution Provides Visibility, Risk Monitoring, Prioritization, Investigation, and Proactive Notification to Prevent Cyberattacks. Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today announced a strategic partnership with Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a worldwide vulnerability and attack surface management service. The new service features a dedicated…

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News/Articles

The Africa Tech Startup Forum accelerator program is now accepting applications.
ByTechTrends April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

The Africa Tech Startup Forum is a market access and acceleration program that aims to prepare, train, expose, and link digital enterprises with prospects. Applications are now being accepted. The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab and the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund, acts…

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Tech and Innovation

Embracing Innovation: 6 Solutions to Key Healthcare Challenges That Face Recognition Provides
ByTechTrends April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

In an era when digital technology intertwines with everyday life, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to safeguard sensitive information. Among these technologies, facial recognition emerges as a vital tool against data breaches and identity theft. As World Health Day draws near, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of facial…

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News/Articles

Moniepoint Has Redefined Payments in Nigeria with Flexible Options – Ndugbu
ByTechTrends April 2, 2024

Moniepoint, a leading fintech company has said that beyond redefining payments and technology and the payment industry, it also ensures that it provides its businesses and partners with several flexible payment options so they can receive payments from their customers. Moniepoint started with a virtual account service that automated payment or transfer and allowed customers…

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News/Articles

Samsung Nigeria Unveils Mid-Range Smartphone Champions, Galaxy A55 5G, A35 5G
ByTechTrends April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Samsung Nigeria has launched two new additions to its Galaxy A series – Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphones. Both devices are designed to bring the power of 5G connectivity to a wider range of consumers, offering a seamless and fast mobile experience at affordable price points. Speaking during the unveiling at Samsung…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI makes ChatGPT instantly available and may be accessed without signing up.
ByTechTrends April 2, 2024

OpenAI has opened up access to its chatbot,ChatGPT, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to all users, even those without an OpenAI account. The AI company announced the change on Monday and mentioned that it was being implemented gradually. Users have the option to allow the corporation to record discussions in order to train the AI,…

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News/Articles

eLearning Africa conference scheduled for Kigali in May.
ByTechTrends April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The most recent iteration of the eLearning Africa conference and expo will happen in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 29–31. Each year, eLearning Africa offers participants in the education and ed-tech ecosystem the chance to interact with the most recent developments in digital learning and training. With more than 75 sessions and workshops covering a variety…

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News/Articles

African Union launches the 2nd Edition of the AU Tech Fellowship initiative.
ByTechTrends April 2, 2024

The African Union (AU) and AfriLabs have started the second iteration of the AU Tech Fellowship program, which expands on the achievements of the first and aims to further leverage innovation and technology for socioeconomic development throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players…

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News/Articles

HSProjects Technologies graduates her 1st set of graduates from the 3 million Technical Talent(3MTT) Programme
ByTechTrends March 30, 2024April 10, 2024

Ibadan Witnesses Graduation of First 3MTT Cohort, Setting Stage for Nigeria’s Tech Future In a groundbreaking event, the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, spearheaded by HSProjects Technologies, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in Ibadan, Nigeria, on March 30th, 2024. which marks a significant achievement in the country’s journey toward digital transformation and…

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Green Economy

Breaking Grounds with Sustainable Fashion in Africa
ByKenneth Omeruo March 30, 2024

As sustainability takes center stage in every facet of life, I cannot help but think of the immerse opportunity Africa will have at the intersection of culture, sustainability, technology, innovation and fashion. Africa’s fashion industry is uniquely positioned to lead the global shift towards sustainable fashion, given its rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources, and…

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Business

Empowering Africa’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with Technology Adoption
ByTechTrends March 30, 2024

To help increase technology adoption among the continent’s SMEs, the research emphasizes the significance of sharing best practices to enable better decision-making and cost-effectiveness. Nearly 70% of Africa’s small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) have invested in technology in the last year to assist enhance growth and resilience, indicating that SMEs are recognizing technology’s positive impact….

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News/Articles

Stakeholders Head to Enugu for first Southeast Educators Conference.
ByTechTrends March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24). The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’ promisesto host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of…

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Gadgets/Apps | Artificial Intelligence

Grok AI Will Be Available to All Premium Subscribers on X “Later This Week,” according to Elon Musk.
ByTechTrends March 30, 2024

Owner of X (previously known as Twitter), Elon Musk, declared on Wednesday that all XAI Premium subscribers will have access to Grok AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Only a few days have passed since the billionaire released the open source version of its large language model (LLM), Grok-1. Previously available exclusively with the priciest…

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Tech and Innovation

How Nigeria’s Leatherback breaks down regional obstacles to financial services
ByTechTrends March 30, 2024

Ibrahim Ibitade, a Nigerian, developed Leatherback, a global banking service provider that offers comprehensive financial services across several nations, thereby removing geographic barriers for consumers and enterprises. In order to close the gap between developing and frontier markets, Leatherback was founded in late 2022. It enables users to send and receive money both locally and…

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Business

Automate or Stagnate: Why Marketing Automation is Now the Core of Performance Strategy
ByTechTrends March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

The performance marketers in Nigeria’s digital economy are facing several challenges like operating with tight budgets, spreading unified brand messages to fragmented audiences, and being under significant pressure to deliver measurable ROI on their marketing campaigns. As digital marketing channels multiply and customer journeys become more complex, it has become almost impossible to manually optimize…

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Cybersecurity

The Biggest Threats to OT Security Will Surprise You
ByTechTrends March 28, 2024

As the use of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) grows, so too does the threat landscape. Without releasing it, many businesses may have thousands of unknown access points ready to be exploited by cybercriminals. Jayson Pieterse, Sales Manager at TXOne, explores the different risks organisations face. With the growth in digital transformation…

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News/Articles

Founders of early-stage African startups are invited to apply for the Norrsken Accelerator
ByTechTrends March 27, 2024

Applications for the Stockholm-based Norrsken Accelerator, which offers US$125,000 in cash and access to an eight-week business development program, are now being accepted from African early-stage startups with a “vision for a better future.” In 2016, Norrsken was founded by Niklas Adalberth, a former member of the Swedish financial unicorn Klarna, with the goal of…

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Tech and Innovation

Meet Nigerian female engineer Kemisola Bolarinwa, who developed a bra to detect breast cancer.
ByTechTrends March 27, 2024March 28, 2024

By creating the smart bra prototype, Bolarinwa brought the concept to the attention of the world in February 2022. It was prompted by her loved one’s 2017 passing. She claimed that she hardly ever considered breast cancer till her aunt passed away. This was due to the fact that it was only something she heard…

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Events | News/Articles

PAFON 1.0: Experts Harp on Stricter Data Privacy Measures in Payments Ecosystem in AI Era
ByTechTrends March 26, 2024

Tasks Payments System Operators on the Need for Consumer Education The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI), Mr. Festus Amede, has identified Data Minimization Principles, User Consent and Control, as well as Compliance with Privacy Regulations as important elements in protecting privacy in payments. Amede who was…

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Gadgets/Apps

Users of WhatsApp can now Pin several Messages in Chats
ByTechTrends March 25, 2024

In December 2023, WhatsApp began rolling out the ability to pin messages in both private and group chats. The name and picture of the individual or group would be immediately below the pinned messages at the top of the chat. Within a chat, users could only pin one message at a time. According to reports…

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News/Articles

African women business owners are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award.
ByTechTrends March 25, 2024

Applications are now accepted for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, which honors and supports women entrepreneurs bringing forth innovative change in Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, powered by Impact Hub Network, is committed to empowering women who are breaking new ground in health, nutrition,…

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News/Articles

S Mobile Receives ‘MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024’ Award
ByTechTrends March 25, 2024

S Mobile Group has been recognized by MTN Business as the distinguished recipient of the MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024 award. The award is in recognition of S Mobile Group’s strategic initiatives that aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast…

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News/Articles

3MTT invites fellows to apply for the N6 million Innovation Challenge.
ByTechTrends March 24, 2024March 25, 2024

Through the current 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, the Federal Government is accepting proposals for an Innovation Challenge. Six fellows or teams from the program’s first cohort, each with the potential to earn N1 million, are up for grabs. The goal of the program is to push fellows in the first cohort of the…

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Business

Harnessing Financial Support and Non-Financial Support To Stimulate Innovation in Businesses
ByTechTrends March 23, 2024

Financial support is the bedrock of any business. Most businesses must always utilise the benefits of financial support in order to stay afloat. Is there any business that thrives without any financial support? A lot do survive without it, but not for long. Finances pay the business bills and attract valuable products and services for…

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Green Economy

How to Unlock Economic Opportunities with Green Economy in Africa
ByKenneth Omeruo March 23, 2024

The concept of a green economy, characterized by a sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient economic model, holds significant promise for Africa, a continent endowed with abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population. As global attention shifts towards sustainable development in the face of climate change and environmental degradation, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, poised…

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Artificial Intelligence

What is your expected lifespan? An AI system designed to forecast life and death.
ByTechTrends March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

In an effort to increase awareness of the potential benefits and risks of technology, researchers in Denmark are using artificial intelligence and data from millions of people to predict a person’s life events from infancy to old age. Instead than being drawn to any macabre fascinations, the developers of life2vec aim to investigate the patterns…

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News/Articles | Events

Women for Digital Conference 2024: Celebrating Women’s Inclusion in the Digital Economy
ByTechTrends March 20, 2024

The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across Africa, the hybrid conference aims to empower women to excel and thrive in the dynamic digital economy. This year’s event, themed “Inspiring Women’s Inclusion in…

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Events

Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON1.0] Holds Tomorrow
ByTechTrends March 20, 2024

All is now set for the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) to be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, at 9am. The Payments Forum Nigeria is a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry….

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Events

Angola Cyber Revolution Summit 2024–Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection
ByTechTrends March 19, 2024

We TraiCon Events will be hosting Angola’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 22nd &23rd May 2024 in Luanda, Angola. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network…

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Events

India Cyber Revolution Summit2024 – Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection
ByTechTrends March 19, 2024

We TraiCon Events will be hosting India’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 25th&26th April 2024 in Newdelhi, India. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…

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